Making a Lissajous Figure: 2 Questions

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In summary, the conversation involved the speaker making their first Lissajous figure using information from the internet and having two questions. The first question was whether their figure was correct, with x=sin(omega*t) and y=sin(omega*2t). The second question was how to make a Lissajous figure for triangle waves and they were looking for an explanation or reading material. The response included a link to a website and a video on YouTube that could potentially help with creating different Lissajous figures.
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Thanks for help, but i found a video on youtube where it explains very well :).
 

FAQ: Making a Lissajous Figure: 2 Questions

1. How do you create a Lissajous figure?

To create a Lissajous figure, you will need a source of light, two mirrors, and a surface to project the figure onto. Place the two mirrors at a 90-degree angle to each other and position the light so that it shines onto one of the mirrors. Adjust the angles of the mirrors until the light reflects onto the surface in the shape of a figure eight.

2. What factors affect the shape of a Lissajous figure?

The shape of a Lissajous figure is affected by the ratio of the frequencies of the two oscillating sources, the phase difference between the sources, and the amplitude of the oscillations. Additionally, the placement and angles of the mirrors and the position of the light source can also impact the shape of the figure.

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